Description: This historic stamp displays a dynamic, full-sail Portuguese caravel cutting through stylized ocean waves, paying homage to the legendary vessels used during the Age of Discovery. Designed by the renowned artist Jaime Martins Barata, the central illustration is framed by a bold circular arch bearing the inscription "CORREIO DE PORTUGAL" in a clean sans-serif typeface. The lower frame boldly proclaims its face value of 2$00 against a background of alternating dark pink-red and cream lines.
Circa: 1943
Condition: Used
Notes:
If you examine the very bottom border under magnification, you can clearly see the tiny printed names of the creators. The left side attributes the work to the artist "MARTINS BARATA", while the right corner features the engraver initials "G.A.", a subtle detail highly prized by philatelists specializing in European mid-century print techniques.